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What is true about HIV?
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It is the acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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What sign(s)/symptom(s) are seen in HIV infected individuals?
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Usually none, night sweats, fatigue, oral problems, vaginal infections, fever, skin rash, diarrehea, swollen glands, weight loss, adenopathy
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For a person to be diagnosed with AIDS, what must be true?
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confirmed HIV/AIDS, 200 or less T-Cell count, imunocompromised status, prescence of oppurtunistic infection or AIDS
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Describe the Clinical Syndrom of HIV.
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Pneumocytosis Carini Pnemonia (PCP)/Cytomegalovirus/Herpes, Malignancies/Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS)/Lymphoma, Neurological Deficits/Dementia (memory loss)
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How is HIV spread?
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HIV is spread when infected bodily fluids are introduced directly into the blood stream of an uninfected person.
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List exanples of modes of transmission of the HIV virus.
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sexual (oral, vaginal, anal), sharing IV equipment, perinatal
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What is the risk of HIV transmission dependent on?
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concentration of infected fluid, quantity of fluid, access of infected fluid to T4 cells
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Which fluids demonstrates a high risk of transmission of HIV virus?
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semen, blood, vaginal secretion, pre-ejaculation, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), menstral fluid
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Which bodily secretions contain a low concentration of HIV?
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tears, snot, urine, saliva
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What is the most effective way to prevent contracting the HIV virus?
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Abstinence
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What would be considered an alternative to risky behaviours?
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holding hands, hugging, outercourse, masturbation, cuddling
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What would Ms. Singh recommend as the least effective way to reduce risk?
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universal precautions (all bodily fluids are treated as if they are infectious), safer sex, barrier methods (condoms, latex glove), spermicides/microbicides, avoidance of alcohol or drug use, negotiation and communicate, resisting peer pressure
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When purchasing condoms to use as a barrier method, what would you most likely consider?
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latex or polyrethane, expiration date, lot number, air pockets, lubricant
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What is considered the window perios for HIV?
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the time between infection and testing positive for HIV
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Why is it important to get tested?
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increases access to medical care, protect others, protect infected person from diseases
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How is HIV treated? Can it be cured at this time?
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medications, rehab/ no cure or vaccinations
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Can you get HIV if you:
- stand up during sex? - have sex during a woman's period? - have sex with a virgin? - do not have an orgasm? - pull out? |
YES
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Is AIDS considered a disability under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
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yes
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Is it a liability for knowingly transmitting HIV?
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yes
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What are some reasons why people make the food choices they do?
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personal preferance, habit, ethnic heritage, social interaction, availability, emotional comfort
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What unit is energy measured in?
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kilacalories of energy
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1 calorie = _____ kcal
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1000
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1 g of carb. = _____ kcal of energy
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4
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1 g of fat = _____ kcal of energy
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9
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1 g of protein = _____ kcal of energy
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4
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